senior accountant - Washington, United States - L. S. Caldwell & Associates Inc

L. S. Caldwell & Associates Inc Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Job Description Salary:
$110, $117,799.00 per year
L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. (LSC) is a full-service Employment and Contracting

Compliance/Business

Development firm in Washington, DC. We are urgently seeking a full-time Comptroller to join our team.

The Comptroller will collaborate with executive management and other administrative staff to ensure a high-quality standard of confidentiality, fiduciary management, professionalism, and excellence in economic management.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Review and prepare monthly general ledger entries by GAAP standards.

Provide leadership, management, and direction to the Finance functions and assigned staff, including professional development activities, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement.

Prepare financial reports and analyses for external entities (e.g., State and Federal reports).
Assists program staff in developing and complying with program grants and contracts; monitors programs to ensure compliance.
Create and complete financial reporting systems

(daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual).
Perform duties that include exercising professional judgment in formulating or assisting in developing policies and procedures.
Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Prepare budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, consolidating financial data, and recommending plans.

Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislations, anticipating the financial impact of future legislations, advising management on needed actions, and enforcing adherence to requirements.

Coordinate internal audit program.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

CPA designation is preferred but not required.
8-10 years of accounting experience, with at least two years in a senior or lead role.
Experience in monthly financial statement closing and budgeting is required.
Advanced Knowledge of QuickBooks Pro/Quick books online, Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Experience in Federal Financial reporting. Federal Accounting experience is preferred but not required.
Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines.
GAAP Certification Required.

Skills and Knowledge:
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Meticulous with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
I have a continuous improvement mindset, focusing on enhancing processes and procedures. I have extensive knowledge of Government contracts and accounting practices.

As a Comptroller, you will prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, validating appropriate disclosures and developing supplemental content for management and external stakeholders such as auditors, tax preparers, and government agencies.

This senior role will also guide and coach junior staff and new hires.

Additional responsibilities:

Reviewing and preparing journal entries and other accounting transactions while ensuring general activity is processed following GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

Responsible for processing employee time and expenses
Preparing monthly financial statements, footnotes, and associated reconciliations

Drafting, validating, and adhering to standard operating procedures, identifying gaps, making recommendations, and presenting solutions to address internal control weaknesses.

Researching and correcting errors and anomalies identified in various financial reports.
Making presentations to various levels of personnel
Providing reviews of financial information for accuracy and compliance with standards
Manage the items provided during the annual audit and assist with any corrective action plans.
Supporting efforts to review and analyze related business processes and recommending new and innovative solutions.
Preparing, reviewing, submitting, and briefing on various ad-hoc reports, summaries, and other information to members of management, both internally and client representatives
Supervising the work of the Staff Accountant, including semi-monthly payroll preparation, monthly client invoicing, and bill payment
Monitor the performance and capacity, availability, and recoverability of systems.
Schedule and perform modification, configuration, and application

testing/installation

of new hardware, operating systems, and peripherals.
Install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software-related problems.
Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity; maintain and test/confirm regular data backups.
System vulnerability assessment and management; Response to security threats, attacks, and similar events; Development of threat prevention strategies
Maintain and support security measures and make changes to address the threats and exposures that may arise.
Responsible for cybersecurity and user systems training.
Create/deactivate accounts and configure hardware as part of the

onboarding/offboarding

process; account management, network

rights/permissions,

access network shares, and password resets.
Manage electronic mail credentials, access, and use (Office 365 administration).
Printer setup and deployment.

Provide primary interface with vendor support service groups or provide internal analysis and support to ensure appropriate notification during outages or periods of degraded system performance.

Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution.
Show initiative in providing excellent customer support, guiding, and troubleshooting with people of varied technological levels.

Responsible for collecting IT inventory and decommissioning unused assets; setting up, configuring, imaging, and deploying PCs, laptops, printers, and other desktop IT assets; performing data transfers, recovery, and set-up; assisting end-users; and managing user accounts.

Develop new strategies and IT procedures to increase efficiency, enhance workflow, and improve customer satisfaction.
Develop and monitor policies and standards related to computing resource use, performance, disaster recovery, and project planning.
Manage Information Technology-related budget and expenses.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience level:

8 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:
Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
Corporate accounting: 8 years (Required)

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